ROCKY MOUNT, NC -- William Peace University men's basketball fell 73-67 to USA South Conference foe NCWU.
THE BASICS
- Final score: William Peace 67, NCWU 73
- Records: William Peace (12-8, 6-3), NCWU (16-4, 8-1)
- Location: Rocky Mount, NC
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Pacers would take an early 7-4 lead in the first half with a layup from Beau Bryant. A strong run from NCWU would put them ahead 15-11 before a shot from behind the arc from Michael Dulin and a layup from Tyler Parton would regain a 16-15 lead for the Pacers. The Battling Bishops would rally to lead 22-18, but a 3-pointer from Malachi Borders would put the Pacers ahead 28-24. A layup from Dulin would increase the Pacer lead to 31-28, but a good late stop from NCWU would send them into halftime with a 33-31 lead.
- A strong start from NCWU would increase their lead 43-37 early in the second half. A few layups from a free throw from Timothy Pettiford would cut the NCWU lead to 47-45 before they would go on a run to lead 56-47. A jumper and a shot from behind the arc from Borders as well as a jumper from Pettiford would close the gap to 59-56. Dulin would cut the NCWU lead further with a shot from behind the arc bringing the score to 63-61. A few free throws would give NCWU a late 71-61. Late 3's from Parton and Borders would cut the lead, but the Pacers would fall 73-67 to NCWU.
PACER TOP PERFORMERS
FOR THE FOES
- Isaiah Lewis led the Battling Bishops with 17 points.
STATS OF THE GAME
- The Pacers shot at 47.5% and grabbed 26 rebounds.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Pacers will return home on February 4th to host Greensboro College at 2PM.
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